By Plenary Sessions: Jaanus Karilaid
Total Sessions: 41
Fully Profiled: 41
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The criticism is broadly aimed at the failure of the majority of political parties (seven or eight of them) to deliver on election promises regarding job creation outside of Harju County. Specific procedural criticism was leveled against Mr. Läänemets for violating political culture when he pointed the finger at Isamaa. The criticism is primarily policy- and performance-based.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The primary criticism is aimed at Erkki Keldo, the Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry, and the state's planned energy policy. The critique is policy-based, accusing the policy of indifference and chaotic execution, which hinders economic growth and the creation of prosperity.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The confrontation is sharp and highly personalized, aimed primarily at the Center Party led by Kõlvart, along with Varro Vooglaid, Belobrovtsev, and Tšaplõgin. They are accused of adopting positions that divide society and being stuck in dogmas, which prevents rational persuasion through argument. The opponents' attitudes are indirectly associated with looking upon Russia’s aggression with an approving eye.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The confrontation is aimed at the government's policies, which are deemed ineffective in narrowing regional divides, and at the Reform Party and other political parties for failing to deliver on infrastructure promises. The criticism is policy-driven and focuses on the government's capacity to achieve tangible results.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
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2025-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main opponent is the Reform Party government, which is accused of deepening the economic crisis, creating poverty, and failing in both social and criminal policy. The criticism is intense and policy-driven, linking the government's actions (raising taxes, cutting family benefits) directly to the rise in crime. The government is also criticized for increasing the administrative burden and churning out flawed legislation.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Neither criticism nor opposition is voiced; the focus is on explaining the substance of the draft bill and concisely recalling the changes that are significant from the local government's perspective.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The primary targets of criticism are the Prime Minister and the government (the Reform Party), who are accused of failing to address the road maintenance debt and energy capacity issues. The criticism is policy-based and procedural, highlighting the illogical planning of services (ferry traffic) and the avoidance of ministerial responsibility.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The main opponents are EKRE and the Centre Party, who are accused of spreading false information and causing confusion regarding the restriction of religious freedom. The criticism is intense and fundamental, linking the opposition to the draft bill with acquiescence to falsehood and injustice, and acting contrary to national interests. The possibility of compromise with the opponents is not mentioned; instead, they are urged to change their position.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main opponents are those who spread the claim about restricting religious freedom, which the speaker labels a malicious lie, intimidation, and an attempt to divide society. Criticism is also aimed at those who question the funding allocated for security or the speed of the constitution's "Estonianization," implying that they are serving someone else's interests. Furthermore, he criticizes Varro (likely Varro Vooglaid) for being absent from the chamber during a critical constitutional vote.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The confrontation is directed primarily against the policies of Kaja Kallas’s government, which are described as muddled and inadequate, resulting in chaos and a stagnant economy. The criticism is intense and policy-driven, demanding that the current prime minister distance herself from previous policies.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main opponents are the Social Democrats, who are being politically criticized for supporting a "half-measure" solution that retains voting rights for holders of the grey passport. The Centre Party is also being called upon to change its stance. The speaker is indirectly opposing the interests of the Kremlin, which seeks to divide Estonian society.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The opposition is directed against the policy that levied the car tax, criticizing its justifications as contradictory and unclear. The critique is strictly policy- and results-based, focusing on the tax's negative impact on citizens and its ineffective link to public transportation.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The main targets of criticism are the governing coalition, specifically the Reform Party for its tax policy, and the Social Democrats for supporting it. The criticism is intense, focusing on the political leadership crisis and specific policy shortcomings in national defense and the economy. Criticism is also being extended to members of the National Defense Committee who have failed to sufficiently highlight security issues.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The primary criticism is directed at the inaction of the government, specifically the minister and Prime Minister Kristen Michal. The criticism is both procedural and results-oriented, accusing them of failing to take "real steps" and hiding behind rhetoric. The speaker rejects vague future plans (dismissing them as "Eesti 200 talk") and demands concrete actions in the present moment.
2024-12-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The main opponent is the government and specific ministers (the Minister of Regional Affairs and the Minister of Culture, Heidy Purga). The criticism is intense, accusing the government of political control, wasting money, and failing to deliver on promises. The Social Democrats are reproached for strong rhetoric that lacks results, with specific reference made to the abolition of the special correspondent position.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
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2024-12-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The main opponents are the Minister of Justice and the government led by the Reform Party and the Social Democrats. Criticism is intense and multi-layered, accusing the government of hypocrisy, lies (regarding tax hikes), and weakening the judicial system through budget cuts. The Minister, in particular, has been criticized for focusing on marginal issues (such as the rhetoric of EKRE politicians) instead of addressing systemic problems.
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
The primary objection is aimed at individuals who systematically attack the Estonian state and its core values (language, identity), particularly if they received their citizenship through exceptional procedures. The criticism is value-based and concerns the violation of the duty of loyalty, rather than targeting a political opponent.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The opposition is directed at Members of Parliament, who are being criticized for the negative and vague application of the concept of a security threat, and from whom a practical explanation is being demanded. Furthermore, the criticism is indirectly aimed at those who have failed to pursue a political avenue to enshrine in the constitution the restriction of voting rights exclusively to citizens.
2024-11-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session
The primary criticism is aimed at the government led by the Prime Minister and its coalition partners, particularly concerning economic policy and taxation. The criticism is both political (destroying competitiveness) and procedural (silencing dissent and ignoring stakeholder engagement). The Social Democrats are directly criticized for dictating policy, which forces the Prime Minister into making half-hearted decisions, especially regarding constitutional amendments.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The primary target is the ruling three-party coalition, particularly the Prime Minister's own Reform Party, which faces accusations of irresponsible governance and prioritizing the retention of power above all else. The criticism leveled against them is twofold: political (concerning the substance of the budget) and procedural (involving a lack of transparency and the concealment of discretionary 'pork-barrel' funds. The opposition has set its sights on ensuring that voters punish these irresponsible leaders.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The main opponents are the government and the ruling parties, especially the Social Democrats, who are accused of obstructing the restriction of voting rights. The Minister of Finance and other leading ministers (Michal, Ligi) are criticized for incompetence and chaotic economic policy. The criticism is intense, accusing the opponents of hypocrisy and endangering national security.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The primary opponents are members of the ruling coalition, particularly the Reform Party and the Social Democrats. The Reform Party is criticized for breaking promises and failing to move beyond rhetoric regarding the restriction of voting rights. The Social Democrats are seen as an obstacle to the adoption of crucial security measures and are accused of passing the buck on the issue of symbolism.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The main opponents are the governing coalition, especially the Reform Party, who are criticized for their rigid adherence to dogma and their failure to acknowledge real-life issues. Strong procedural criticism is aimed at the Coalition Council, which overrides Parliament and prevents debates from taking place. The Social Democrats and Eesti 200 are criticized for their passivity and for simply issuing press releases, even as they support decisions that actively worsen people’s lives.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The primary confrontation is aimed directly at the government and the prime minister, sharply criticizing their economic policies and the overall governance of the country. Specific criticism is leveled against implementing tax hikes (dubbed the "tax festival") during an economic downturn, emphasizing that, in the assessment of Lithuanian experts, this constitutes a flawed strategy.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The primary criticism is aimed at the Prime Minister's party, which is accused of snatching mandates by lying during the election campaign and thereby distorting the composition of parliament. The previous tax policy is also sharply criticized, as it resulted in hundreds of millions being drained from the state treasury and the underfunding of vital sectors. The criticism is both ethical and political-procedural in nature.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The confrontation is directed at a member of the Government of the Republic, demanding clarity and substantiated answers regarding fundamental issues of Estonian foreign policy. The criticism addresses the government’s capacity to handle the Tartu Peace Treaty and respond to the objections raised by the Russian Federation, which points to a politically critical role.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The primary opposition is aimed squarely at the Reform Party, which stands accused of long-term incompetence, partisan hubris, and triggering the economic downturn. The criticism is intense, targeting both specific policies (the tax cascade) and character flaws (a complete lack of self-criticism). The Social Democrats, meanwhile, are criticized for abandoning traditional principles of redistribution, while Estonia 200 is viewed as an honest, though temporary, executor of the Reform Party's agenda.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The main criticism is aimed at the prime ministerial candidate and the previous government, who are accused of avoiding responsibility and continuing unfair policies. The criticism targets both political incompetence (a lack of economic plans) and ethical responsibility (the hole in the defense budget). The attacks are intense and question the government's ability to solve problems.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
The opposition is directed at the government and its leaders (the Finance Minister, the Prime Minister), who are being criticized for financial chaos and their ignorance regarding massive deficits. The criticism is intense, focusing on political incompetence and the inability to solve systemic problems. The opponents are accused of ignoring crucial signals.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The main criticism is aimed squarely at the Interior Minister's own political party, which is being accused of contradictory and illogical behavior in the legislative process. The criticism operates on both a political and a procedural level, focusing specifically on the party's fear of offending the Russian community and consequently losing votes.
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The main opponents are the Reform Party (whose smoothing of the tax hump created the budget deficit) and the Social Democrats (who are accused of enabling the Reform Party's activities). The criticism is intense, focusing both on political bad faith (the actual goal being to replenish the state coffers) and procedural deficiencies (the absence of an impact analysis). The Ministry of Justice is accused of having an arrogant attitude towards the quality of legislation.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The opposition is aimed squarely at the government and the commission representatives, criticizing their lack of resolve on security issues and their incompetent legislative drafting. The critique is both procedural (a lack of engagement/consultation) and substantive, arguing that the draft legislation is intimidating to businesses and creates serious inconsistencies. The opposition is intense, demanding that the bill be completely rewritten.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The primary opposition is focused on the incumbent government and the Prime Minister, who are being criticized for their indifference and inaction regarding local authorities. The criticism targets both policy (specifically, ignoring the coalition agreement) and administrative procedures (the bureaucracy of the RTK). The intensity of the opposition is high, directly questioning whether the Prime Minister is failing to take the lead.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The main confrontation is directed at the Minister of the Interior and the government, who are criticized for indecisiveness, a five-year analysis, and ignoring security threats. The criticism is intense and accuses the government of having political motives that prevent the rapid amendment of laws. The government is also criticized for relying on sociologists who are friendly to them.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing.
The confrontation is directed against the inaction of the current government or the responsible minister, given that the funded and prepared project has not been completed. The criticism is procedural and outcome-based, clearly asking why the memorial is not yet finished.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary adversary is the government, specifically the prime minister and the Reform Party, who are accused of having no economic policy and attempting to conceal their failures. The criticism is intense, focusing both on political decisions (chaotic tax hikes) and ethical aspects (a policy of pretense and reacting angrily to criticism).
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main opponent is the Reform Party and the government, who are accused of the complete failure of their tax policy and leading the country into financial distress. The criticism is both political (economic recession, car tax) and ethical/procedural (lying to voters before the elections and a lack of analysis). The opposition is intense, and no willingness to compromise is being expressed.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The opposition is focused on the actions or inaction of the Minister of Culture concerning the football halls program, specifically criticizing the project's stagnation. The criticism targets the inefficiency of policy implementation and is procedural rather than personal.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary opponents are Minister of Justice Kalle Laanet and the ruling coalition, particularly the Reform Party. The criticism is intense, targeting both procedural deficiencies (specifically, the failure to utilize the non-alignment mechanism) and issues of political ethics and culture (such as lying and the controversy surrounding family benefits). The speaker accuses the government of fostering anonymity and contributing to political incivility, stating that there can be no compromise when it comes to political dishonesty.